{"product_id":"maxell-my-2-1999-jp","title":"Maxell My 2 - 1999 - JP","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(222, 33, 33);\"\u003eMaxell My 2 - 1999 - JP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaxell’s Type II tapes from this era typically deliver a more pronounced treble response than their contemporary counterpart, the TDK SA, and they perform best on decks with adjustable bias. When properly biased, the XLII formulation offers excellent bass, superb dynamic range, and impressively low noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAs for the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(210, 20, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMy 2\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the question is whether Maxell used true XLII stock or the UDII formulation. In practice, both are strong performers — either way, you’re getting a high‑quality Type II tape with the reliable consistency Maxell was known for in the late 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan... \u003c\/strong\u003eand much like the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 46, 194);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy 1 tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this fact alone tells you most of what matters. These \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(209, 16, 16);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1999 Maxell \u003cem\u003eMy 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecassettes feature striking pink shells and the consistently reliable Maxell high bias tape. Every millimetre of their construction reflects precise Japanese manufacturing, from the molding quality to the tape handling. A simple, well‑built, no‑nonsense cassette that delivers exactly what you expect from late‑era Maxell Japanese made tape.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(199, 10, 10);\"\u003eNote 1: 54 Minutes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  These have have lightly scuffed wrappers or maybe some other insignificant blemish.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Very Low inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 50, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 175, 187);\"\u003eNote 2: 64 Minutes:\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese have have lightly scuffed wrappers or maybe some other insignificant blemish.\u003cstrong\u003e Very Low inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 50, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 175, 187);\"\u003eNote 3: 64 Minutes: B-Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 50, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 175, 187);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e  One 1.2mm (1\/2\") hairline crack on the reverse side of the case. See picture showing the blue rubber band over the crack... it's hard to see actually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 50, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 175, 187);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Only 1 available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Maxell:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaxell Holdings, Ltd.\u003c\/b\u003e (日立マクセル株式会社 \u003ci\u003eHitachi Makuseru Kabushiki-gaisha\u003c\/i\u003e), commonly known as \u003cb\u003eMaxell\u003c\/b\u003e, is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan\" title=\"Japan\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Company_(law)\" title=\"Company (law)\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e that manufactures \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics\" title=\"Consumer electronics\"\u003econsumer electronics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaxell, originally part of Hitachi’s corporate family, emerged in 1960 when a dry‑cell plant was established in Ibaraki, Osaka. In 1961, Hitachi consolidated its dry‑battery and magnetic‑tape operations into the new Maxell Electric Industrial Company, positioning the brand as Hitachi’s key vehicle for consumer recording media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the cassette era, Maxell became one of the most respected tape manufacturers. Their formulations, especially the XLI-S (Normal), XLII‑S (CrO₂), and MX (pure metal particle), were widely regarded as peak‑performance examples of the Compact Cassette format, earning strong loyalty from audiophiles and home recording enthusiasts. Maxell also produced a full range of consumer and professional magnetic media, including computer and broadcast tapes, before later shifting away from in‑house optical and recording‑media production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company’s cultural visibility peaked in the 1980s with the “Blown Away Guy” advertising campaign, which cemented Maxell’s reputation for high‑performance audio cassettes. Even as Maxell diversified into batteries, storage, and functional materials, its cassette legacy, and its long-standing connection to Hitachi remains central to its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 18, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxell My 2 - 1999 - Made in Japan (JP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maxell","offers":[{"title":"54 Minutes","offer_id":67617874247972,"sku":"MAX-MY2-C54-99-JP","price":15.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64 minutes","offer_id":67617874313508,"sku":"MAX-MY2-C64-99-JP","price":16.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64 Minutes B-Grade","offer_id":67617874346276,"sku":"MAX-MY2-C64-99-JP-B","price":15.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/5208\/5345\/files\/397EF0DC-FAFC-43A8-806C-555DD0A1CC30.jpg?v=1791053831","url":"https:\/\/www.cassettecomeback.com\/products\/maxell-my-2-1999-jp","provider":"Cassette Comeback","version":"1.0","type":"link"}